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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,218.06 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,218.06 and 528.56 is: 729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,218.06 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,218.06 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,218.06 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 643,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,811.70/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.40

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