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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874, 1,311 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874, 1,311 and 266 is: 399

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874 : 1,311 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874/1,311 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874x = 1,311 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874x = 348,726
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,726/874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399

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