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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.95, 1,313.91 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.95, 1,313.91 and 259.66 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.95 : 1,313.91 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.95/1,313.91 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.95x = 1,313.91 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.95x = 341,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,164.44/875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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