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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,313.46 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,313.46 and 259.40 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,313.46 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,313.46 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,313.46 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 340,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,711.52/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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