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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.47, 1,316.18 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.47, 1,316.18 and 261.18 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.47 : 1,316.18 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.47/1,316.18 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.47x = 1,316.18 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.47x = 343,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,759.89/877.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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