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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.53, 1,460.46 and 512.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.53, 1,460.46 and 512.21 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.53 : 1,460.46 = 512.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.53/1,460.46 = 512.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.53x = 1,460.46 × 512.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.53x = 748,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,062.22/975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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