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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.36, 1,458.06 and 510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.36, 1,458.06 and 510.12 is: 764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.36 : 1,458.06 = 510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.36/1,458.06 = 510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.36x = 1,458.06 × 510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.36x = 743,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,785.57/972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.93

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