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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.46, 1,331.24 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.46, 1,331.24 and 271.19 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.46 : 1,331.24 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.46/1,331.24 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.46x = 1,331.24 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.46x = 361,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,010.96/887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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