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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.47, 1,316.40 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.47, 1,316.40 and 261.23 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.47 : 1,316.40 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.47/1,316.40 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.47x = 1,316.40 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.47x = 343,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,878.57/877.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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