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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.47, 1,457.08 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.47, 1,457.08 and 510.60 is: 764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.47 : 1,457.08 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.47/1,457.08 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.47x = 1,457.08 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.47x = 743,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,989.24/973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.26

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