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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.45, 1,351.63 and 537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.45, 1,351.63 and 537.35 is: 741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.45 : 1,351.63 = 537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.45/1,351.63 = 537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.45x = 1,351.63 × 537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.45x = 726,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,298.38/979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.54

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