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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.85, 1,330.28 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.85, 1,330.28 and 270.57 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.85 : 1,330.28 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.85/1,330.28 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.85x = 1,330.28 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.85x = 359,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,933.86/886.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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