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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.75, 1,313.61 and 259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.75, 1,313.61 and 259.45 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.75 : 1,313.61 = 259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.75/1,313.61 = 259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.75x = 1,313.61 × 259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.75x = 340,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,816.11/875.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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