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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.30, 1,315.73 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.30, 1,315.73 and 260.86 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.30 : 1,315.73 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.30/1,315.73 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.30x = 1,315.73 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.30x = 343,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,221.33/877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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