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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,322.03 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,322.03 and 538.33 is: 742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,322.03 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,322.03 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,322.03 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 711,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,689.69/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.90

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