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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.90, 1,352.25 and 537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.90, 1,352.25 and 537.82 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.90 : 1,352.25 = 537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.90/1,352.25 = 537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.90x = 1,352.25 × 537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.90x = 727,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,267.10/979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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