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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,315.72 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,315.72 and 260.80 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,315.72 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,315.72 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,315.72 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 343,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,133.20/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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