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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.11, 1,217.12 and 528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.11, 1,217.12 and 528.15 is: 728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.11 : 1,217.12 = 528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.11/1,217.12 = 528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.11x = 1,217.12 × 528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.11x = 642,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,823.85/882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.73

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