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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,459.92 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,459.92 and 511.12 is: 766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,459.92 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,459.92 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,459.92 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 746,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,194.31/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.87

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