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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.08, 1,314 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.08, 1,314 and 259.67 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.08 : 1,314 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.08/1,314 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.08x = 1,314 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.08x = 341,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,199.81/876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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