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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.85, 1,321.83 and 538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.85, 1,321.83 and 538.22 is: 742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.85 : 1,321.83 = 538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.85/1,321.83 = 538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.85x = 1,321.83 × 538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.85x = 711,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,426.04/957.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.74

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