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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.80, 1,314.78 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.80, 1,314.78 and 511.68 is: 766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.80 : 1,314.78 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.80/1,314.78 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.80x = 1,314.78 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.80x = 672,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,746.63/877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.40

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