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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.40, 1,314.78 and 260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.40, 1,314.78 and 260.05 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.40 : 1,314.78 = 260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.40/1,314.78 = 260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.40x = 1,314.78 × 260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.40x = 341,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,908.54/876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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