Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.45, 1,316 and 261.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 877.45, 1,316 and 261.15 is: 391.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877.45 : 1,316 = 261.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877.45/1,316 = 261.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877.45x = 1,316 × 261.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877.45x = 343,673.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,673.40/877.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391.67
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