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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,315.80 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,315.80 and 512.28 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,315.80 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,315.80 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,315.80 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 674,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,058.02/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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