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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,216.13 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,216.13 and 527.19 is: 727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,216.13 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,216.13 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,216.13 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 641,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,131.57/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.38

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