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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.97, 1,321.80 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.97, 1,321.80 and 538.26 is: 742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.97 : 1,321.80 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.97/1,321.80 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.97x = 1,321.80 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.97x = 711,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,472.07/957.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.69

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