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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.44, 1,314.67 and 510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.44, 1,314.67 and 510.98 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.44 : 1,314.67 = 510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.44/1,314.67 = 510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.44x = 1,314.67 × 510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.44x = 671,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,763.59/876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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