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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.50, 1,311.75 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.50, 1,311.75 and 266.50 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.50 : 1,311.75 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.50/1,311.75 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.50x = 1,311.75 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.50x = 349,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,581.38/874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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