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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.53, 1,351.76 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.53, 1,351.76 and 537.44 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.53 : 1,351.76 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.53/1,351.76 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.53x = 1,351.76 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.53x = 726,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,480.45/979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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