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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.89, 1,315.33 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.89, 1,315.33 and 260.60 is: 390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.89 : 1,315.33 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.89/1,315.33 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.89x = 1,315.33 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.89x = 342,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,767.77/876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.89

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