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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.22, 1,315.70 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.22, 1,315.70 and 260.81 is: 391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.22 : 1,315.70 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.22/1,315.70 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.22x = 1,315.70 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.22x = 343,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,139.83/877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.17

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