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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,315.56 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,315.56 and 260.79 is: 391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,315.56 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,315.56 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,315.56 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 343,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,084.89/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.10

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