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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,313.13 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,313.13 and 510.60 is: 765.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,313.13 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,313.13 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,313.13 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 670,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,484.18/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.66

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