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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.75, 1,352.07 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.75, 1,352.07 and 537.66 is: 741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.75 : 1,352.07 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.75/1,352.07 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.75x = 1,352.07 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.75x = 726,956.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,956.25/979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.98

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