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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.50, 1,462.18 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.50, 1,462.18 and 512.16 is: 768.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.50 : 1,462.18 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.50/1,462.18 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.50x = 1,462.18 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.50x = 748,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,870.11/974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.47

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