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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.91, 1,321.97 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.91, 1,321.97 and 538.28 is: 742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.91 : 1,321.97 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.91/1,321.97 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.91x = 1,321.97 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.91x = 711,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,580.71/957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.85

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