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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,351.17 and 537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,351.17 and 537.02 is: 741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,351.17 = 537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,351.17 = 537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,351.17 × 537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 725,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,600.57/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.08

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