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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,216.89 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,216.89 and 528.12 is: 728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,216.89 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,216.89 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,216.89 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 642,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,663.95/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.69

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