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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.45, 1,315.99 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.45, 1,315.99 and 261.15 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.45 : 1,315.99 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.45/1,315.99 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.45x = 1,315.99 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.45x = 343,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,670.79/877.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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