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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.93, 1,321.99 and 538.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.93, 1,321.99 and 538.31 is: 742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.93 : 1,321.99 = 538.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.93/1,321.99 = 538.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.93x = 1,321.99 × 538.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.93x = 711,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,642.40/957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.90

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