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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.95, 1,329.87 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.95, 1,329.87 and 270.45 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.95 : 1,329.87 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.95/1,329.87 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.95x = 1,329.87 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.95x = 359,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,663.34/886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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