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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.21, 1,219.08 and 533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.21, 1,219.08 and 533.92 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.21 : 1,219.08 = 533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.21/1,219.08 = 533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.21x = 1,219.08 × 533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.21x = 650,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,891.19/883.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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