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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.37, 1,461.33 and 511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.37, 1,461.33 and 511.49 is: 767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.37 : 1,461.33 = 511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.37/1,461.33 = 511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.37x = 1,461.33 × 511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.37x = 747,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,455.68/973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.90

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