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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.44, 1,317.36 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.44, 1,317.36 and 512.52 is: 769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.44 : 1,317.36 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.44/1,317.36 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.44x = 1,317.36 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.44x = 675,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,173.35/877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.48

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