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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,314.22 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,314.22 and 259.72 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,314.22 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,314.22 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,314.22 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 341,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,329.22/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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