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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,321.48 and 537.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,321.48 and 537.99 is: 742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,321.48 = 537.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,321.48 = 537.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,321.48 × 537.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 710,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,933.73/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.42

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