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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,313.42 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,313.42 and 259.32 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,313.42 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,313.42 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,313.42 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 340,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,594.78/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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