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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,312.12 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,312.12 and 510.36 is: 765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,312.12 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,312.12 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,312.12 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 669,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,653.56/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.44

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