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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.73, 1,351.98 and 537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.73, 1,351.98 and 537.62 is: 741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.73 : 1,351.98 = 537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.73/1,351.98 = 537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.73x = 1,351.98 × 537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.73x = 726,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,844.73/979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.89

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