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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.94, 1,352.32 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.94, 1,352.32 and 537.84 is: 742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.94 : 1,352.32 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.94/1,352.32 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.94x = 1,352.32 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.94x = 727,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,330.44/979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.22

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