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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.13, 1,315.17 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.13, 1,315.17 and 512.28 is: 767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.13 : 1,315.17 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.13/1,315.17 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.13x = 1,315.17 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.13x = 673,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,735.29/878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.24

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