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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.53, 1,314.59 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.53, 1,314.59 and 260.08 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.53 : 1,314.59 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.53/1,314.59 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.53x = 1,314.59 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.53x = 341,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,898.91/876.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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