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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.22, 1,316.06 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.22, 1,316.06 and 260.90 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.22 : 1,316.06 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.22/1,316.06 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.22x = 1,316.06 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.22x = 343,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,360.05/877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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