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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.78, 1,458.30 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.78, 1,458.30 and 510.28 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.78 : 1,458.30 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.78/1,458.30 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.78x = 1,458.30 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.78x = 744,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,141.32/972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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