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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.12, 1,461.44 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.12, 1,461.44 and 511.79 is: 767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.12 : 1,461.44 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.12/1,461.44 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.12x = 1,461.44 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.12x = 747,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,944.35/974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.82

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