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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,312.80 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,312.80 and 258.72 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,312.80 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,312.80 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,312.80 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 339,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,647.62/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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