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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.22, 1,315.83 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.22, 1,315.83 and 260.99 is: 391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.22 : 1,315.83 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.22/1,315.83 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.22x = 1,315.83 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.22x = 343,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,417.81/877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.48

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