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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.87, 1,317.35 and 513.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.87, 1,317.35 and 513.37 is: 770.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.87 : 1,317.35 = 513.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.87/1,317.35 = 513.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.87x = 1,317.35 × 513.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.87x = 676,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,287.97/877.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.37

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