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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.04, 1,314 and 511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.04, 1,314 and 511.52 is: 766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.04 : 1,314 = 511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.04/1,314 = 511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.04x = 1,314 × 511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.04x = 672,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,137.28/877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.37

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