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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,321.68 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,321.68 and 543.84 is: 750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,321.68 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,321.68 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,321.68 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 718,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,782.45/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.42

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