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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.64, 1,321.45 and 538.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.64, 1,321.45 and 538.01 is: 742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.64 : 1,321.45 = 538.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.64/1,321.45 = 538.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.64x = 1,321.45 × 538.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.64x = 710,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,944.02/957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.40

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