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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.58, 1,460.97 and 511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.58, 1,460.97 and 511.69 is: 767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.58 : 1,460.97 = 511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.58/1,460.97 = 511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.58x = 1,460.97 × 511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.58x = 747,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,563.74/973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.85

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