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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,216 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,216 and 527.24 is: 727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,216 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,216 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,216 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 641,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,123.84/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.59

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