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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,315.66 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,315.66 and 260.82 is: 391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,315.66 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,315.66 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,315.66 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 343,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,150.44/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.23

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