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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.02, 1,315.29 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.02, 1,315.29 and 260.55 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.02 : 1,315.29 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.02/1,315.29 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.02x = 1,315.29 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.02x = 342,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,698.81/877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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