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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.63, 1,458.81 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.63, 1,458.81 and 511.79 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.63 : 1,458.81 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.63/1,458.81 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.63x = 1,458.81 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.63x = 746,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,597.08/974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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