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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.01, 1,217.19 and 532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.01, 1,217.19 and 532.90 is: 735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.01 : 1,217.19 = 532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.01/1,217.19 = 532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.01x = 1,217.19 × 532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.01x = 648,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,640.55/882.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.41

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