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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,217.28 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,217.28 and 533.28 is: 735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,217.28 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,217.28 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,217.28 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 649,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,151.08/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.40

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