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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,218.78 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,218.78 and 533.88 is: 736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,218.78 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,218.78 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,218.78 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 650,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,682.27/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.83

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