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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.60, 1,314.97 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.60, 1,314.97 and 260.30 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.60 : 1,314.97 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.60/1,314.97 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.60x = 1,314.97 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.60x = 342,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,279.47/876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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