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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.97, 1,315.05 and 511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.97, 1,315.05 and 511.87 is: 767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.97 : 1,315.05 = 511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.97/1,315.05 = 511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.97x = 1,315.05 × 511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.97x = 673,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,134.64/876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.57

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