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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,318.04 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,318.04 and 512.92 is: 769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,318.04 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,318.04 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,318.04 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 676,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,049.08/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.67

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