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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,315.40 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,315.40 and 511.80 is: 767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,315.40 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,315.40 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,315.40 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 673,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,219.16/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.83

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