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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.14, 1,217.36 and 528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.14, 1,217.36 and 528.08 is: 728.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.14 : 1,217.36 = 528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.14/1,217.36 = 528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.14x = 1,217.36 × 528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.14x = 642,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,862.58/882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.75

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