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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.40, 1,217.40 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.40, 1,217.40 and 533.20 is: 735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.40 : 1,217.40 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.40/1,217.40 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.40x = 1,217.40 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.40x = 649,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,117.68/882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.63

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