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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.82, 1,316.96 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.82, 1,316.96 and 512.92 is: 769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.82 : 1,316.96 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.82/1,316.96 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.82x = 1,316.96 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.82x = 675,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,495.12/877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.51

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