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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.13, 1,218.74 and 529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.13, 1,218.74 and 529.33 is: 730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 1,218.74 = 529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/1,218.74 = 529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 1,218.74 × 529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 645,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,115.64/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.49

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