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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.68, 1,313.21 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.68, 1,313.21 and 259.23 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.68 : 1,313.21 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.68/1,313.21 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.68x = 1,313.21 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.68x = 340,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,423.43/875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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