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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.73, 1,313.66 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.73, 1,313.66 and 259.42 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.73 : 1,313.66 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.73/1,313.66 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.73x = 1,313.66 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.73x = 340,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,789.68/875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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