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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.53, 1,351.75 and 537.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.53, 1,351.75 and 537.43 is: 741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.53 : 1,351.75 = 537.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.53/1,351.75 = 537.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.53x = 1,351.75 × 537.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.53x = 726,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,471.00/979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.65

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