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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.13, 1,219.32 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.13, 1,219.32 and 534.42 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 1,219.32 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/1,219.32 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 1,219.32 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 651,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,628.99/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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