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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.65, 1,331.48 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.65, 1,331.48 and 271.35 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.65 : 1,331.48 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.65/1,331.48 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.65x = 1,331.48 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.65x = 361,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,297.10/887.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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