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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.03, 1,217.61 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.03, 1,217.61 and 528.12 is: 729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.03 : 1,217.61 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.03/1,217.61 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.03x = 1,217.61 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.03x = 643,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,044.19/882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.05

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