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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.70, 1,462.14 and 512.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.70, 1,462.14 and 512.19 is: 768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.70 : 1,462.14 = 512.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.70/1,462.14 = 512.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.70x = 1,462.14 × 512.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.70x = 748,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,893.49/974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.33

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