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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.68, 1,217.90 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.68, 1,217.90 and 533.36 is: 735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.68 : 1,217.90 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.68/1,217.90 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.68x = 1,217.90 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.68x = 649,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,579.14/882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.92

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