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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.92, 1,458.51 and 512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.92, 1,458.51 and 512.09 is: 766.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.92 : 1,458.51 = 512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.92/1,458.51 = 512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.92x = 1,458.51 × 512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.92x = 746,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,888.39/973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.89

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