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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,315.49 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,315.49 and 260.64 is: 390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,315.49 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,315.49 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,315.49 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 342,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,868.01/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.99

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