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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.52, 1,312.88 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.52, 1,312.88 and 259.01 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.52 : 1,312.88 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.52/1,312.88 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.52x = 1,312.88 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.52x = 340,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,046.41/875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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