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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.11, 1,330.23 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.11, 1,330.23 and 270.65 is: 405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.11 : 1,330.23 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.11/1,330.23 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.11x = 1,330.23 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.11x = 360,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,026.75/887.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.84

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