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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.29, 1,351.43 and 537.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.29, 1,351.43 and 537.19 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.29 : 1,351.43 = 537.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.29/1,351.43 = 537.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.29x = 1,351.43 × 537.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.29x = 725,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,974.68/979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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