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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,312.34 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,312.34 and 510.06 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,312.34 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,312.34 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,312.34 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 669,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,372.14/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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