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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.52, 1,314.55 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.52, 1,314.55 and 260.06 is: 390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.52 : 1,314.55 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.52/1,314.55 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.52x = 1,314.55 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.52x = 341,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,854.00/876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.02

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