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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,217.97 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,217.97 and 533.25 is: 735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,217.97 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,217.97 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,217.97 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 649,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,482.50/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.85

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