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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.96, 1,461.12 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.96, 1,461.12 and 513.12 is: 768.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.96 : 1,461.12 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.96/1,461.12 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.96x = 1,461.12 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.96x = 749,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,729.89/974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.99

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