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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,318.46 and 513.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,318.46 and 513.86 is: 770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,318.46 = 513.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,318.46 = 513.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,318.46 × 513.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 677,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,503.86/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.92

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