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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,219.54 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,219.54 and 529.71 is: 731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,219.54 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,219.54 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,219.54 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 646,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,002.53/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.16

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