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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.67, 1,315.21 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.67, 1,315.21 and 260.38 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.67 : 1,315.21 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.67/1,315.21 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.67x = 1,315.21 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.67x = 342,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,454.38/876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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