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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876, 1,313.95 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876, 1,313.95 and 259.68 is: 389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876 : 1,313.95 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876/1,313.95 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876x = 1,313.95 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876x = 341,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,206.54/876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.51

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