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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.52, 1,351.74 and 537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.52, 1,351.74 and 537.42 is: 741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.52 : 1,351.74 = 537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.52/1,351.74 = 537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.52x = 1,351.74 × 537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.52x = 726,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,452.11/979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.64

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