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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,217.71 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,217.71 and 533.16 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,217.71 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,217.71 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,217.71 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 649,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,234.26/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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