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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.14, 1,315.17 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.14, 1,315.17 and 511.74 is: 767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.14 : 1,315.17 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.14/1,315.17 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.14x = 1,315.17 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.14x = 673,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,025.10/877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.29

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