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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.66, 1,351.96 and 537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.66, 1,351.96 and 537.59 is: 741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.66 : 1,351.96 = 537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.66/1,351.96 = 537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.66x = 1,351.96 × 537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.66x = 726,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,802.21/979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.89

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