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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.62, 1,321.54 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.62, 1,321.54 and 538.02 is: 742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.62 : 1,321.54 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.62/1,321.54 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.62x = 1,321.54 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.62x = 711,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,014.95/957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.48

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