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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.27, 1,216.68 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.27, 1,216.68 and 528.13 is: 728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.27 : 1,216.68 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.27/1,216.68 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.27x = 1,216.68 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.27x = 642,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,559.13/882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.31

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