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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.94, 1,321.96 and 543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.94, 1,321.96 and 543.94 is: 750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.94 : 1,321.96 = 543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.94/1,321.96 = 543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.94x = 1,321.96 × 543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.94x = 719,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,060.90/957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.63

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