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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.91, 1,352.30 and 537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.91, 1,352.30 and 537.83 is: 742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.91 : 1,352.30 = 537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.91/1,352.30 = 537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.91x = 1,352.30 × 537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.91x = 727,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,307.51/979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.22

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