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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.09, 1,351.16 and 537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.09, 1,351.16 and 537.04 is: 741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.09 : 1,351.16 = 537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.09/1,351.16 = 537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.09x = 1,351.16 × 537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.09x = 725,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,626.97/979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.12

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