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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.13, 1,217.36 and 528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.13, 1,217.36 and 528.33 is: 729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.13 : 1,217.36 = 528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.13/1,217.36 = 528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.13x = 1,217.36 × 528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.13x = 643,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,167.81/882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.11

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