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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.76, 1,313.18 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.76, 1,313.18 and 259.35 is: 388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.76 : 1,313.18 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.76/1,313.18 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.76x = 1,313.18 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.76x = 340,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,567.98/875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.88

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