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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.16, 1,460.36 and 540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.16, 1,460.36 and 540.62 is: 811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.16 : 1,460.36 = 540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.16/1,460.36 = 540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.16x = 1,460.36 × 540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.16x = 789,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,499.82/973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.27

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