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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.14, 1,312.76 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.14, 1,312.76 and 258.86 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.14 : 1,312.76 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.14/1,312.76 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.14x = 1,312.76 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.14x = 339,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,821.05/875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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