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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.17, 1,351.23 and 537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.17, 1,351.23 and 537.06 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.17 : 1,351.23 = 537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.17/1,351.23 = 537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.17x = 1,351.23 × 537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.17x = 725,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,694.64/979.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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