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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,302 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,302 and 260 is: 390

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,302 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,302 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,302 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 338,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,520/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390

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