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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.97, 1,316.05 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.97, 1,316.05 and 512.87 is: 768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.97 : 1,316.05 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.97/1,316.05 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.97x = 1,316.05 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.97x = 674,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,954.70/877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.77

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