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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.08, 1,316.08 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.08, 1,316.08 and 511.76 is: 768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.08 : 1,316.08 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.08/1,316.08 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.08x = 1,316.08 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.08x = 673,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,517.10/876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.78

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