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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.09, 1,351.13 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.09, 1,351.13 and 537 is: 741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.09 : 1,351.13 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.09/1,351.13 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.09x = 1,351.13 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.09x = 725,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,556.81/979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.05

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