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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.72, 1,352.00 and 537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.72, 1,352.00 and 537.62 is: 741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.72 : 1,352.00 = 537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.72/1,352.00 = 537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.72x = 1,352.00 × 537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.72x = 726,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,869.12/979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.92

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