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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.21, 1,330.81 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.21, 1,330.81 and 271.09 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.21 : 1,330.81 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.21/1,330.81 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.21x = 1,330.81 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.21x = 360,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,769.28/887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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