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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.92, 1,313.90 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.92, 1,313.90 and 259.62 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.92 : 1,313.90 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.92/1,313.90 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.92x = 1,313.90 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.92x = 341,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,113.42/875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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