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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.38, 1,351.52 and 537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.38, 1,351.52 and 537.28 is: 741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.38 : 1,351.52 = 537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.38/1,351.52 = 537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.38x = 1,351.52 × 537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.38x = 726,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,144.67/979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.43

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