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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.73, 1,315.09 and 260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.73, 1,315.09 and 260.43 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.73 : 1,315.09 = 260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.73/1,315.09 = 260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.73x = 1,315.09 × 260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.73x = 342,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,488.89/876.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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