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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,321.44 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,321.44 and 543.56 is: 750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,321.44 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,321.44 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,321.44 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 718,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,283.19/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.12

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