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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.70, 1,330.11 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.70, 1,330.11 and 270.45 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.70 : 1,330.11 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.70/1,330.11 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.70x = 1,330.11 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.70x = 359,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,728.25/886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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