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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.94, 1,315.62 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.94, 1,315.62 and 260.64 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.94 : 1,315.62 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.94/1,315.62 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.94x = 1,315.62 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.94x = 342,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,903.20/876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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