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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.75, 1,329.87 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.75, 1,329.87 and 270.30 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.75 : 1,329.87 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.75/1,329.87 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.75x = 1,329.87 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.75x = 359,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,463.86/886.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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