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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.84, 1,217.94 and 528.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.84, 1,217.94 and 528.57 is: 729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.84 : 1,217.94 = 528.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.84/1,217.94 = 528.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.84x = 1,217.94 × 528.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.84x = 643,766.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,766.55/882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.20

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