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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.27, 1,331.09 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.27, 1,331.09 and 262.58 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.27 : 1,331.09 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.27/1,331.09 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.27x = 1,331.09 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.27x = 349,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,509.64/887.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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