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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.66, 1,351.90 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.66, 1,351.90 and 537.56 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.66 : 1,351.90 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.66/1,351.90 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.66x = 1,351.90 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.66x = 726,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,727.36/979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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