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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.93, 1,317.04 and 261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.93, 1,317.04 and 261.57 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.93 : 1,317.04 = 261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.93/1,317.04 = 261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.93x = 1,317.04 × 261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.93x = 344,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,493.54/877.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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