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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.33, 1,316.00 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.33, 1,316.00 and 511.92 is: 767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.33 : 1,316.00 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.33/1,316.00 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.33x = 1,316.00 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.33x = 673,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,685.12/877.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.88

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