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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.90, 1,461.03 and 511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.90, 1,461.03 and 511.93 is: 767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.90 : 1,461.03 = 511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.90/1,461.03 = 511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.90x = 1,461.03 × 511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.90x = 747,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,945.09/973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.99

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