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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.62, 1,314.70 and 511.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.62, 1,314.70 and 511.63 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.62 : 1,314.70 = 511.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.62/1,314.70 = 511.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.62x = 1,314.70 × 511.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.62x = 672,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,639.96/877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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