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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,351.49 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,351.49 and 537.27 is: 741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,351.49 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,351.49 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,351.49 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 726,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,112.35/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.45

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