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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.15, 1,351.21 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.15, 1,351.21 and 537.03 is: 741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.15 : 1,351.21 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.15/1,351.21 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.15x = 1,351.21 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.15x = 725,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,640.31/979.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.10

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