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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.02, 1,315.60 and 511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.02, 1,315.60 and 511.90 is: 767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.02 : 1,315.60 = 511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.02/1,315.60 = 511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.02x = 1,315.60 × 511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.02x = 673,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,455.64/878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.02

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