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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.95, 1,330.56 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.95, 1,330.56 and 270.63 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.95 : 1,330.56 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.95/1,330.56 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.95x = 1,330.56 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.95x = 360,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,089.45/886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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