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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.94, 1,315.40 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.94, 1,315.40 and 260.60 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.94 : 1,315.40 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.94/1,315.40 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.94x = 1,315.40 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.94x = 342,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,793.24/876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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