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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.87, 1,352.22 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.87, 1,352.22 and 537.76 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.87 : 1,352.22 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.87/1,352.22 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.87x = 1,352.22 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.87x = 727,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,169.83/979.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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