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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.66, 1,315.02 and 260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.66, 1,315.02 and 260.36 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.66 : 1,315.02 = 260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.66/1,315.02 = 260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.66x = 1,315.02 × 260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.66x = 342,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,378.61/876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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