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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.94, 1,314.13 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.94, 1,314.13 and 259.64 is: 389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.94 : 1,314.13 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.94/1,314.13 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.94x = 1,314.13 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.94x = 341,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,200.71/875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.53

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