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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.24, 1,314.06 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.24, 1,314.06 and 259.79 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.24 : 1,314.06 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.24/1,314.06 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.24x = 1,314.06 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.24x = 341,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,373.08/876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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