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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.16, 1,460.73 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.16, 1,460.73 and 511.86 is: 767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.16 : 1,460.73 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.16/1,460.73 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.16x = 1,460.73 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.16x = 747,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,689.26/974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.52

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