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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.92, 1,321.89 and 538.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.92, 1,321.89 and 538.29 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.92 : 1,321.89 = 538.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.92/1,321.89 = 538.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.92x = 1,321.89 × 538.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.92x = 711,560.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,560.17/957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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