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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.66, 1,313.61 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.66, 1,313.61 and 259.41 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.66 : 1,313.61 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.66/1,313.61 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.66x = 1,313.61 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.66x = 340,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,763.57/875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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