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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.67, 1,351.94 and 537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.67, 1,351.94 and 537.58 is: 741.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.67 : 1,351.94 = 537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.67/1,351.94 = 537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.67x = 1,351.94 × 537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.67x = 726,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,773.87/979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.86

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