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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.88, 1,313.34 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.88, 1,313.34 and 511.12 is: 765.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.88 : 1,313.34 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.88/1,313.34 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.88x = 1,313.34 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.88x = 671,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,274.34/876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.53

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