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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.99, 1,314.26 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.99, 1,314.26 and 259.70 is: 389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.99 : 1,314.26 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.99/1,314.26 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.99x = 1,314.26 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.99x = 341,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,305.45/875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.62

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