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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.79, 1,313.69 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.79, 1,313.69 and 259.50 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.79 : 1,313.69 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.79/1,313.69 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.79x = 1,313.69 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.79x = 340,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,906.18/875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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