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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.62, 1,216.67 and 527.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.62, 1,216.67 and 527.53 is: 728.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.62 : 1,216.67 = 527.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.62/1,216.67 = 527.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.62x = 1,216.67 × 527.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.62x = 641,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,829.93/881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.01

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