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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.61, 1,351.85 and 537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.61, 1,351.85 and 537.50 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.61 : 1,351.85 = 537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.61/1,351.85 = 537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.61x = 1,351.85 × 537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.61x = 726,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,620.07/979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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