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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.60, 1,351.92 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.60, 1,351.92 and 537.52 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.60 : 1,351.92 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.60/1,351.92 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.60x = 1,351.92 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.60x = 726,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,684.04/979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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