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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.73, 1,351.92 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.73, 1,351.92 and 537.64 is: 741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.73 : 1,351.92 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.73/1,351.92 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.73x = 1,351.92 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.73x = 726,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,844.91/979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.88

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