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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.21, 1,351.32 and 537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.21, 1,351.32 and 537.10 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.21 : 1,351.32 = 537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.21/1,351.32 = 537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.21x = 1,351.32 × 537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.21x = 725,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,793.70/979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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