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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,219.05 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,219.05 and 524.48 is: 723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,219.05 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,219.05 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,219.05 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 639,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,361.25/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.83

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