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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,313.28 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,313.28 and 259.37 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,313.28 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,313.28 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,313.28 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 340,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,623.79/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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