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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,219.25 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,219.25 and 534.20 is: 737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,219.25 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,219.25 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,219.25 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 651,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,318.59/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.20

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