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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.80, 1,352.13 and 537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.80, 1,352.13 and 537.71 is: 742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.80 : 1,352.13 = 537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.80/1,352.13 = 537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.80x = 1,352.13 × 537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.80x = 727,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,047.06/979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.04

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