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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.07, 1,217.34 and 532.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.07, 1,217.34 and 532.75 is: 735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.07 : 1,217.34 = 532.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.07/1,217.34 = 532.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.07x = 1,217.34 × 532.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.07x = 648,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,537.89/882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.25

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