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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,316.46 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,316.46 and 261.37 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,316.46 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,316.46 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,316.46 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 344,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,076.57/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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