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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.52, 1,316.64 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.52, 1,316.64 and 512.52 is: 768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.52 : 1,316.64 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.52/1,316.64 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.52x = 1,316.64 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.52x = 674,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,804.33/878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.11

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