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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.59, 1,313.57 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.59, 1,313.57 and 259.34 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.59 : 1,313.57 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.59/1,313.57 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.59x = 1,313.57 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.59x = 340,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,661.89/875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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