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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,316.88 and 512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,316.88 and 512.32 is: 769.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,316.88 = 512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,316.88 = 512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,316.88 × 512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 674,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,663.96/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.46

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