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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.81, 1,218.39 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.81, 1,218.39 and 528.84 is: 729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.81 : 1,218.39 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.81/1,218.39 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.81x = 1,218.39 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.81x = 644,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,333.37/882.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.87

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