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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.92, 1,313.44 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.92, 1,313.44 and 510.84 is: 766.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.92 : 1,313.44 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.92/1,313.44 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.92x = 1,313.44 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.92x = 670,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,957.69/875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.00

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