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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.83, 1,330.25 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.83, 1,330.25 and 270.54 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.83 : 1,330.25 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.83/1,330.25 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.83x = 1,330.25 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.83x = 359,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,885.84/886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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