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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,217.64 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,217.64 and 533.28 is: 735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,217.64 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,217.64 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,217.64 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 649,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,343.06/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.82

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