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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.86, 1,313.70 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.86, 1,313.70 and 511.04 is: 765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.86 : 1,313.70 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.86/1,313.70 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.86x = 1,313.70 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.86x = 671,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,353.25/876.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.63

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