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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.72, 1,330.14 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.72, 1,330.14 and 270.46 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.72 : 1,330.14 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.72/1,330.14 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.72x = 1,330.14 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.72x = 359,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,749.66/886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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