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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.77, 1,321.48 and 538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.77, 1,321.48 and 538.13 is: 742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.77 : 1,321.48 = 538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.77/1,321.48 = 538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.77x = 1,321.48 × 538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.77x = 711,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,132.01/957.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.49

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