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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,321.34 and 537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,321.34 and 537.89 is: 742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,321.34 = 537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,321.34 = 537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,321.34 × 537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 710,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,726.28/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.23

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