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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,218.38 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,218.38 and 534.15 is: 736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,218.38 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,218.38 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,218.38 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 650,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,795.01/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.59

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