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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.33, 1,351.50 and 537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.33, 1,351.50 and 537.25 is: 741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.33 : 1,351.50 = 537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.33/1,351.50 = 537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.33x = 1,351.50 × 537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.33x = 726,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,093.38/979.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.42

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