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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.56, 1,315.95 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.56, 1,315.95 and 261.06 is: 391.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.56 : 1,315.95 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.56/1,315.95 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.56x = 1,315.95 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.56x = 343,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,541.91/877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.47

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