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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.78, 1,314.30 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.78, 1,314.30 and 510.20 is: 765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.78 : 1,314.30 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.78/1,314.30 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.78x = 1,314.30 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.78x = 670,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,555.86/875.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.67

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