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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.74, 1,321.72 and 538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.74, 1,321.72 and 538.05 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.74 : 1,321.72 = 538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.74/1,321.72 = 538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.74x = 1,321.72 × 538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.74x = 711,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,152.06/957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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