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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.29, 1,351.45 and 537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.29, 1,351.45 and 537.22 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.29 : 1,351.45 = 537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.29/1,351.45 = 537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.29x = 1,351.45 × 537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.29x = 726,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,028.33/979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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