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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,351.25 and 537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,351.25 and 537.10 is: 741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,351.25 = 537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,351.25 = 537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,351.25 × 537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 725,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,754.34/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.24

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