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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.10, 1,351.17 and 536.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.10, 1,351.17 and 536.97 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.10 : 1,351.17 = 536.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.10/1,351.17 = 536.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.10x = 1,351.17 × 536.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.10x = 725,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,537.75/979.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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