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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.06, 1,315.78 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.06, 1,315.78 and 260.72 is: 391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.06 : 1,315.78 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.06/1,315.78 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.06x = 1,315.78 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.06x = 343,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,050.16/877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.14

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