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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.39, 1,315.87 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.39, 1,315.87 and 260.94 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.39 : 1,315.87 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.39/1,315.87 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.39x = 1,315.87 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.39x = 343,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,363.12/877.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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