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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.87, 1,460.38 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.87, 1,460.38 and 511.96 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.87 : 1,460.38 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.87/1,460.38 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.87x = 1,460.38 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.87x = 747,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,646.28/974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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