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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,217.88 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,217.88 and 533.04 is: 735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,217.88 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,217.88 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,217.88 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 649,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,178.76/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.23

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