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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,217.22 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,217.22 and 532.68 is: 735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,217.22 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,217.22 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,217.22 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 648,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,388.75/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.17

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