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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.80, 1,460.04 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.80, 1,460.04 and 511.20 is: 766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.80 : 1,460.04 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.80/1,460.04 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.80x = 1,460.04 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.80x = 746,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,372.45/973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.45

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