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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.12, 1,312.92 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.12, 1,312.92 and 258.82 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.12 : 1,312.92 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.12/1,312.92 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.12x = 1,312.92 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.12x = 339,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,806.67/875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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