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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.39, 1,314.37 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.39, 1,314.37 and 259.94 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.39 : 1,314.37 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.39/1,314.37 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.39x = 1,314.37 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.39x = 341,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,660.95/876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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