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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.42, 1,312.70 and 510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.42, 1,312.70 and 510.32 is: 765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.42 : 1,312.70 = 510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.42/1,312.70 = 510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.42x = 1,312.70 × 510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.42x = 669,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,897.06/875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.23

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