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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.18, 1,313.84 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.18, 1,313.84 and 511.06 is: 766.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.18 : 1,313.84 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.18/1,313.84 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.18x = 1,313.84 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.18x = 671,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,451.07/876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.34

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