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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.88, 1,461.08 and 511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.88, 1,461.08 and 511.53 is: 767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.88 : 1,461.08 = 511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.88/1,461.08 = 511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.88x = 1,461.08 × 511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.88x = 747,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,383.69/973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.43

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