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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.82, 1,315.37 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.82, 1,315.37 and 260.44 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.82 : 1,315.37 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.82/1,315.37 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.82x = 1,315.37 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.82x = 342,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,574.96/876.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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