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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.00, 1,459.92 and 510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.00, 1,459.92 and 510.67 is: 766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.00 : 1,459.92 = 510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.00/1,459.92 = 510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.00x = 1,459.92 × 510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.00x = 745,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,530.05/973.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.22

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