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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.71, 1,459.50 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.71, 1,459.50 and 511.02 is: 765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.71 : 1,459.50 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.71/1,459.50 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.71x = 1,459.50 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.71x = 745,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,833.69/973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.97

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