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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,312.22 and 510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,312.22 and 510.02 is: 764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,312.22 = 510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,312.22 = 510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,312.22 × 510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 669,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,258.44/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.08

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