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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.79, 1,352.05 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.79, 1,352.05 and 537.66 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.79 : 1,352.05 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.79/1,352.05 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.79x = 1,352.05 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.79x = 726,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,941.86/979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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