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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.37, 1,314.80 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.37, 1,314.80 and 260.07 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.37 : 1,314.80 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.37/1,314.80 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.37x = 1,314.80 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.37x = 341,938.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,938.74/876.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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