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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.32, 1,314.40 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.32, 1,314.40 and 510.88 is: 766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.32 : 1,314.40 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.32/1,314.40 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.32x = 1,314.40 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.32x = 671,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,500.67/876.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.27

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