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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.82, 1,313.87 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.82, 1,313.87 and 259.44 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.82 : 1,313.87 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.82/1,313.87 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.82x = 1,313.87 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.82x = 340,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,870.43/875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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