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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.34, 1,329.75 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.34, 1,329.75 and 270.07 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.34 : 1,329.75 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.34/1,329.75 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.34x = 1,329.75 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.34x = 359,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,122.26/886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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