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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,218.52 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,218.52 and 528.89 is: 729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,218.52 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,218.52 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,218.52 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 644,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,463.04/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.82

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