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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.68, 1,313.10 and 510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.68, 1,313.10 and 510.56 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.68 : 1,313.10 = 510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.68/1,313.10 = 510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.68x = 1,313.10 × 510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.68x = 670,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,416.34/875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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