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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.51, 1,316.65 and 512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.51, 1,316.65 and 512.30 is: 768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.51 : 1,316.65 = 512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.51/1,316.65 = 512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.51x = 1,316.65 × 512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.51x = 674,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,515.81/877.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.67

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