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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.23, 1,315.89 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.23, 1,315.89 and 260.91 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.23 : 1,315.89 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.23/1,315.89 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.23x = 1,315.89 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.23x = 343,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,328.86/877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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