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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.03, 1,330.74 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.03, 1,330.74 and 270.78 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.03 : 1,330.74 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.03/1,330.74 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.03x = 1,330.74 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.03x = 360,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,336.42/887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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