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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.51, 1,460.85 and 511.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.51, 1,460.85 and 511.39 is: 767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.51 : 1,460.85 = 511.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.51/1,460.85 = 511.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.51x = 1,460.85 × 511.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.51x = 747,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,064.08/973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.39

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