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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.64, 1,316.35 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.64, 1,316.35 and 261.33 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.64 : 1,316.35 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.64/1,316.35 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.64x = 1,316.35 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.64x = 343,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,997.14/877.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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