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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.74, 1,331.58 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.74, 1,331.58 and 271.44 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.74 : 1,331.58 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.74/1,331.58 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.74x = 1,331.58 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.74x = 361,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,444.08/887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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