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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,351.09 and 536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,351.09 and 536.91 is: 740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,351.09 = 536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,351.09 = 536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,351.09 × 536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 725,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,411.05/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.94

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