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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,320.43 and 513.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,320.43 and 513.97 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,320.43 = 513.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,320.43 = 513.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,320.43 × 513.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 678,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,657.74/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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