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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.45, 1,331.31 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.45, 1,331.31 and 271.13 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.45 : 1,331.31 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.45/1,331.31 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.45x = 1,331.31 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.45x = 360,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,958.08/887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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