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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,218.18 and 533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,218.18 and 533.50 is: 736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,218.18 = 533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,218.18 = 533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,218.18 × 533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 649,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,899.03/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.00

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