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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.75, 1,321.70 and 538.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.75, 1,321.70 and 538.09 is: 742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.75 : 1,321.70 = 538.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.75/1,321.70 = 538.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.75x = 1,321.70 × 538.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.75x = 711,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,189.58/957.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.56

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