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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.68, 1,321.52 and 538.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.68, 1,321.52 and 538.00 is: 742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.68 : 1,321.52 = 538.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.68/1,321.52 = 538.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.68x = 1,321.52 × 538.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.68x = 710,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,971.77/957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.39

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