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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,312.65 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,312.65 and 258.86 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,312.65 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,312.65 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,312.65 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 339,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,795.86/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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