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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.74, 1,331.88 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.74, 1,331.88 and 310.54 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.74 : 1,331.88 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.74/1,331.88 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.74x = 1,331.88 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.74x = 413,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,602.02/887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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