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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.80, 1,218.36 and 533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.80, 1,218.36 and 533.68 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.80 : 1,218.36 = 533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.80/1,218.36 = 533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.80x = 1,218.36 × 533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.80x = 650,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,214.36/882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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