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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.22, 1,351.28 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.22, 1,351.28 and 537.12 is: 741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.22 : 1,351.28 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.22/1,351.28 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.22x = 1,351.28 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.22x = 725,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,799.51/979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.20

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