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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.86, 1,218.03 and 533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.86, 1,218.03 and 533.42 is: 735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.86 : 1,218.03 = 533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.86/1,218.03 = 533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.86x = 1,218.03 × 533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.86x = 649,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,721.56/882.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.93

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