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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,313.05 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,313.05 and 259.07 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,313.05 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,313.05 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,313.05 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 340,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,171.86/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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