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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,321.68 and 538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,321.68 and 538.16 is: 742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,321.68 = 538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,321.68 = 538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,321.68 × 538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 711,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,275.31/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.64

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