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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.69, 1,331.60 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.69, 1,331.60 and 271.44 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.69 : 1,331.60 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.69/1,331.60 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.69x = 1,331.60 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.69x = 361,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,448.15/887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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