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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.80, 1,459.26 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.80, 1,459.26 and 511.08 is: 765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.80 : 1,459.26 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.80/1,459.26 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.80x = 1,459.26 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.80x = 745,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,798.60/973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.86

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