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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,321.52 and 538.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,321.52 and 538.15 is: 742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,321.52 = 538.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,321.52 = 538.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,321.52 × 538.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 711,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,169.38/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.48

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