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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.50, 1,316.12 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.50, 1,316.12 and 261.09 is: 391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.50 : 1,316.12 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.50/1,316.12 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.50x = 1,316.12 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.50x = 343,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,624.47/877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.59

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