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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.89, 1,316.55 and 512.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.89, 1,316.55 and 512.31 is: 768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.89 : 1,316.55 = 512.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.89/1,316.55 = 512.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.89x = 1,316.55 × 512.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.89x = 674,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,481.73/877.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.30

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