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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.19, 1,314.15 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.19, 1,314.15 and 259.87 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.19 : 1,314.15 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.19/1,314.15 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.19x = 1,314.15 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.19x = 341,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,501.59/876.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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