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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.54, 1,351.73 and 537.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.54, 1,351.73 and 537.43 is: 741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.54 : 1,351.73 = 537.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.54/1,351.73 = 537.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.54x = 1,351.73 × 537.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.54x = 726,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,460.25/979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.63

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