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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.73, 1,351.99 and 537.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.73, 1,351.99 and 537.61 is: 741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.73 : 1,351.99 = 537.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.73/1,351.99 = 537.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.73x = 1,351.99 × 537.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.73x = 726,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,845.71/979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.89

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