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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.18, 1,351.26 and 537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.18, 1,351.26 and 537.08 is: 741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.18 : 1,351.26 = 537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.18/1,351.26 = 537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.18x = 1,351.26 × 537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.18x = 725,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,734.72/979.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.17

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