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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.86, 1,313.40 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.86, 1,313.40 and 259.36 is: 388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.86 : 1,313.40 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.86/1,313.40 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.86x = 1,313.40 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.86x = 340,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,643.42/875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.92

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