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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,315.17 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,315.17 and 260.33 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,315.17 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,315.17 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,315.17 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 342,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,371.63/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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