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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,217.18 and 527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,217.18 and 527.93 is: 728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,217.18 = 527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,217.18 = 527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,217.18 × 527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 642,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,577.11/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.48

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