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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.28, 1,458.59 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.28, 1,458.59 and 510.96 is: 764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.28 : 1,458.59 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.28/1,458.59 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.28x = 1,458.59 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.28x = 745,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,278.59/974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.95

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