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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.71, 1,218.39 and 533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.71, 1,218.39 and 533.42 is: 736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.71 : 1,218.39 = 533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.71/1,218.39 = 533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.71x = 1,218.39 × 533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.71x = 649,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,913.59/882.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.27

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