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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.00, 1,458.43 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.00, 1,458.43 and 509.67 is: 764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.00 : 1,458.43 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.00/1,458.43 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.00x = 1,458.43 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.00x = 743,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,318.66/972.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.73

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