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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.49, 1,351.68 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.49, 1,351.68 and 537.44 is: 741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.49 : 1,351.68 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.49/1,351.68 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.49x = 1,351.68 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.49x = 726,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,440.14/979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.66

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