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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,461.93 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,461.93 and 512.10 is: 768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,461.93 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,461.93 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,461.93 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 748,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,654.35/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.61

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