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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.51, 1,315.79 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.51, 1,315.79 and 511.56 is: 767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.51 : 1,315.79 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.51/1,315.79 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.51x = 1,315.79 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.51x = 673,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,102.97/876.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.94

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