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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,314.06 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,314.06 and 510.60 is: 765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,314.06 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,314.06 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,314.06 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 670,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,959.04/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.88

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