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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.17, 1,216.07 and 531.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.17, 1,216.07 and 531.91 is: 734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.17 : 1,216.07 = 531.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.17/1,216.07 = 531.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.17x = 1,216.07 × 531.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.17x = 646,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,837.13/881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.07

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