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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.91, 1,316.99 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.91, 1,316.99 and 261.66 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.91 : 1,316.99 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.91/1,316.99 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.91x = 1,316.99 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.91x = 344,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,603.60/877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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