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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.79, 1,314.78 and 511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.79, 1,314.78 and 511.71 is: 767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.79 : 1,314.78 = 511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.79/1,314.78 = 511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.79x = 1,314.78 × 511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.79x = 672,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,786.07/876.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.33

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