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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.72, 1,321.63 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.72, 1,321.63 and 532.32 is: 734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.72 : 1,321.63 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.72/1,321.63 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.72x = 1,321.63 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.72x = 703,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,523.79/957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.58

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