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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.36, 1,216.33 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.36, 1,216.33 and 532.16 is: 734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.36 : 1,216.33 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.36/1,216.33 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.36x = 1,216.33 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.36x = 647,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,276.47/881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.41

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