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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.59, 1,321.55 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.59, 1,321.55 and 538.04 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.59 : 1,321.55 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.59/1,321.55 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.59x = 1,321.55 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.59x = 711,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,049.39/957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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