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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.88, 1,218.37 and 533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.88, 1,218.37 and 533.56 is: 736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.88 : 1,218.37 = 533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.88/1,218.37 = 533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.88x = 1,218.37 × 533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.88x = 650,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,073.50/882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.31

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