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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,216.08 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,216.08 and 531.84 is: 734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,216.08 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,216.08 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,216.08 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 646,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,759.99/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.09

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