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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.38, 1,219.36 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.38, 1,219.36 and 534.06 is: 737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.38 : 1,219.36 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.38/1,219.36 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.38x = 1,219.36 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.38x = 651,215.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,215.79/883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.19

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