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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.67, 1,314.90 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.67, 1,314.90 and 260.37 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.67 : 1,314.90 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.67/1,314.90 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.67x = 1,314.90 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.67x = 342,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,360.51/876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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