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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.93, 1,321.59 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.93, 1,321.59 and 543.93 is: 750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.93 : 1,321.59 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.93/1,321.59 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.93x = 1,321.59 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.93x = 718,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,852.45/957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.42

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