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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,458.99 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,458.99 and 511.46 is: 766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,458.99 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,458.99 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,458.99 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 746,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,215.03/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.37

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