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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,218.93 and 529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,218.93 and 529.19 is: 730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,218.93 = 529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,218.93 = 529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,218.93 × 529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 645,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,045.57/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.21

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