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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,314.03 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,314.03 and 259.87 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,314.03 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,314.03 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,314.03 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 341,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,476.98/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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