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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.95, 1,461.10 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.95, 1,461.10 and 511.60 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.95 : 1,461.10 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.95/1,461.10 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.95x = 1,461.10 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.95x = 747,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,498.76/973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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