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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.14, 1,312.48 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.14, 1,312.48 and 258.68 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.14 : 1,312.48 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.14/1,312.48 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.14x = 1,312.48 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.14x = 339,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,512.33/875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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