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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.38, 1,216.38 and 532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.38, 1,216.38 and 532 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.38 : 1,216.38 = 532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.38/1,216.38 = 532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.38x = 1,216.38 × 532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.38x = 647,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,114.16/881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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