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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.90, 1,321.94 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.90, 1,321.94 and 538.26 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.90 : 1,321.94 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.90/1,321.94 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.90x = 1,321.94 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.90x = 711,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,544.73/957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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