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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.57, 1,316.54 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.57, 1,316.54 and 261.22 is: 391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.57 : 1,316.54 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.57/1,316.54 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.57x = 1,316.54 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.57x = 343,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,906.58/877.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.89

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