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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.57, 1,351.83 and 537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.57, 1,351.83 and 537.47 is: 741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.57 : 1,351.83 = 537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.57/1,351.83 = 537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.57x = 1,351.83 × 537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.57x = 726,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,568.40/979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.72

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