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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.23, 1,330.40 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.23, 1,330.40 and 270.79 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.23 : 1,330.40 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.23/1,330.40 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.23x = 1,330.40 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.23x = 360,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,259.02/887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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