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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,351.40 and 537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,351.40 and 537.13 is: 741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,351.40 = 537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,351.40 = 537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,351.40 × 537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 725,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,873.43/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.20

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