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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.23, 1,351.34 and 537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.23, 1,351.34 and 537.13 is: 741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.23 : 1,351.34 = 537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.23/1,351.34 = 537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.23x = 1,351.34 × 537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.23x = 725,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,842.57/979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.24

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