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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,316.91 and 512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,316.91 and 512.48 is: 768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,316.91 = 512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,316.91 = 512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,316.91 × 512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 674,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,883.45/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.70

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