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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.77, 1,352.09 and 537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.77, 1,352.09 and 537.67 is: 741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.77 : 1,352.09 = 537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.77/1,352.09 = 537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.77x = 1,352.09 × 537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.77x = 726,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,978.23/979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.99

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