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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.74, 1,321.64 and 543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.74, 1,321.64 and 543.74 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.74 : 1,321.64 = 543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.74/1,321.64 = 543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.74x = 1,321.64 × 543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.74x = 718,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,628.53/957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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