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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,314.99 and 511.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,314.99 and 511.83 is: 766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,314.99 = 511.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,314.99 = 511.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,314.99 × 511.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 673,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,051.33/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.62

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