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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.68, 1,351.98 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.68, 1,351.98 and 537.57 is: 741.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.68 : 1,351.98 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.68/1,351.98 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.68x = 1,351.98 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.68x = 726,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,783.89/979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.86

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