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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.89, 1,313.73 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.89, 1,313.73 and 511.01 is: 765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.89 : 1,313.73 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.89/1,313.73 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.89x = 1,313.73 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.89x = 671,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,329.17/876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.58

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