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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.92, 1,216.82 and 527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.92, 1,216.82 and 527.69 is: 728.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.92 : 1,216.82 = 527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.92/1,216.82 = 527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.92x = 1,216.82 × 527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.92x = 642,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,103.75/881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.07

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