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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.18, 1,316.84 and 513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.18, 1,316.84 and 513.06 is: 769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.18 : 1,316.84 = 513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.18/1,316.84 = 513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.18x = 1,316.84 × 513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.18x = 675,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,617.93/878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.34

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