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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.85, 1,313.80 and 259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.85, 1,313.80 and 259.57 is: 389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.85 : 1,313.80 = 259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.85/1,313.80 = 259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.85x = 1,313.80 × 259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.85x = 341,023.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,023.07/875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.36

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