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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.25, 1,351.35 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.25, 1,351.35 and 537.16 is: 741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.25 : 1,351.35 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.25/1,351.35 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.25x = 1,351.35 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.25x = 725,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,891.17/979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.27

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