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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.20, 1,313.88 and 511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.20, 1,313.88 and 511.10 is: 766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.20 : 1,313.88 = 511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.20/1,313.88 = 511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.20x = 1,313.88 × 511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.20x = 671,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,524.07/876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.41

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