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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,312.78 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,312.78 and 258.72 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,312.78 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,312.78 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,312.78 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 339,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,642.77/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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