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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.73, 1,331.78 and 310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.73, 1,331.78 and 310.53 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.73 : 1,331.78 = 310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.73/1,331.78 = 310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.73x = 1,331.78 × 310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.73x = 413,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,556.09/887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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