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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.17, 1,315.65 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.17, 1,315.65 and 260.87 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.17 : 1,315.65 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.17/1,315.65 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.17x = 1,315.65 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.17x = 343,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,213.62/877.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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