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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,316.20 and 512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,316.20 and 512.44 is: 768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,316.20 = 512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,316.20 = 512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,316.20 × 512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 674,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,473.53/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.79

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