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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,315.78 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,315.78 and 260.88 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,315.78 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,315.78 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,315.78 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 343,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,260.69/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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