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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.13, 1,351.11 and 537.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.13, 1,351.11 and 537.01 is: 741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.13 : 1,351.11 = 537.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.13/1,351.11 = 537.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.13x = 1,351.11 × 537.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.13x = 725,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,559.58/979.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.02

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