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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.39, 1,215.94 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.39, 1,215.94 and 531.88 is: 733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.39 : 1,215.94 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.39/1,215.94 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.39x = 1,215.94 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.39x = 646,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,734.17/881.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.77

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