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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.54, 1,316.57 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.54, 1,316.57 and 261.27 is: 391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.54 : 1,316.57 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.54/1,316.57 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.54x = 1,316.57 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.54x = 343,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,976.70/877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.98

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