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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.65, 1,315.05 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.65, 1,315.05 and 260.31 is: 390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.65 : 1,315.05 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.65/1,315.05 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.65x = 1,315.05 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.65x = 342,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,319.36/876.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.49

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