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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.17, 1,351.28 and 537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.17, 1,351.28 and 537.10 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.17 : 1,351.28 = 537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.17/1,351.28 = 537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.17x = 1,351.28 × 537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.17x = 725,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,772.49/979.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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