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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,216.32 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,216.32 and 531.92 is: 734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,216.32 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,216.32 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,216.32 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 646,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,984.93/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.20

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