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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.88, 1,321.84 and 538.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.88, 1,321.84 and 538.23 is: 742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.88 : 1,321.84 = 538.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.88/1,321.84 = 538.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.88x = 1,321.84 × 538.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.88x = 711,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,453.94/957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.74

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