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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.83, 1,315.47 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.83, 1,315.47 and 260.53 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.83 : 1,315.47 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.83/1,315.47 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.83x = 1,315.47 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.83x = 342,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,711.52/876.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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