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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.23, 1,351.29 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.23, 1,351.29 and 537.12 is: 741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.23 : 1,351.29 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.23/1,351.29 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.23x = 1,351.29 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.23x = 725,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,804.88/979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.20

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