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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,314.36 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,314.36 and 511.56 is: 766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,314.36 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,314.36 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,314.36 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 672,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,374.00/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.71

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