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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.40, 1,313.39 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.40, 1,313.39 and 259.13 is: 388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.40 : 1,313.39 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.40/1,313.39 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.40x = 1,313.39 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.40x = 340,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,330.89/875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.77

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