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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.22, 1,351.35 and 537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.22, 1,351.35 and 537.13 is: 741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.22 : 1,351.35 = 537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.22/1,351.35 = 537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.22x = 1,351.35 × 537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.22x = 725,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,850.63/979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.25

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