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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,217.27 and 528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,217.27 and 528.55 is: 728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,217.27 = 528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,217.27 = 528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,217.27 × 528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 643,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,385.42/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.90

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