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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.17, 1,315.93 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.17, 1,315.93 and 511.86 is: 767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.17 : 1,315.93 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.17/1,315.93 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.17x = 1,315.93 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.17x = 673,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,571.93/877.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.89

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