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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.27, 1,318.43 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.27, 1,318.43 and 513.32 is: 770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.27 : 1,318.43 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.27/1,318.43 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.27x = 1,318.43 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.27x = 676,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,780.79/878.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.58

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