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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.97, 1,331.94 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.97, 1,331.94 and 271.65 is: 407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.97 : 1,331.94 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.97/1,331.94 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.97x = 1,331.94 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.97x = 361,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,821.50/887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.47

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