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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.98, 1,315.19 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.98, 1,315.19 and 260.51 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.98 : 1,315.19 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.98/1,315.19 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.98x = 1,315.19 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.98x = 342,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,612.27/876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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