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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,219.06 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,219.06 and 529.20 is: 730.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,219.06 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,219.06 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,219.06 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 645,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,126.55/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.39

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