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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.86, 1,315.56 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.86, 1,315.56 and 260.66 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.86 : 1,315.56 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.86/1,315.56 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.86x = 1,315.56 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.86x = 342,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,913.87/876.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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