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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.24, 1,351.35 and 537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.24, 1,351.35 and 537.14 is: 741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.24 : 1,351.35 = 537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.24/1,351.35 = 537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.24x = 1,351.35 × 537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.24x = 725,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,862.01/979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.25

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