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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.91, 1,321.95 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.91, 1,321.95 and 538.33 is: 742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.91 : 1,321.95 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.91/1,321.95 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.91x = 1,321.95 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.91x = 711,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,645.34/957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.91

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