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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.76, 1,217.37 and 528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.76, 1,217.37 and 528.63 is: 729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.76 : 1,217.37 = 528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.76/1,217.37 = 528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.76x = 1,217.37 × 528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.76x = 643,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,538.30/882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.01

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