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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,321.60 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,321.60 and 538.08 is: 742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,321.60 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,321.60 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,321.60 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 711,126.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,126.53/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.49

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