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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.95, 1,352.34 and 537.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.95, 1,352.34 and 537.85 is: 742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.95 : 1,352.34 = 537.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.95/1,352.34 = 537.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.95x = 1,352.34 × 537.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.95x = 727,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,346.62/979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.23

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