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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.46, 1,313.04 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.46, 1,313.04 and 259.16 is: 388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.46 : 1,313.04 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.46/1,313.04 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.46x = 1,313.04 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.46x = 340,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,287.45/875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.70

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