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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.62, 1,330.93 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.62, 1,330.93 and 271.15 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.62 : 1,330.93 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.62/1,330.93 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.62x = 1,330.93 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.62x = 360,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,881.67/887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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