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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.08, 1,459.88 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.08, 1,459.88 and 540.54 is: 810.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.08 : 1,459.88 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.08/1,459.88 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.08x = 1,459.88 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.08x = 789,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,123.54/973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.95

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