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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.47, 1,351.67 and 537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.47, 1,351.67 and 537.36 is: 741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.47 : 1,351.67 = 537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.47/1,351.67 = 537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.47x = 1,351.67 × 537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.47x = 726,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,330.70/979.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.55

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