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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.80, 1,314.76 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.80, 1,314.76 and 512.20 is: 767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.80 : 1,314.76 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.80/1,314.76 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.80x = 1,314.76 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.80x = 673,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,420.07/877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.17

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