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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,219.34 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,219.34 and 529.53 is: 730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,219.34 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,219.34 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,219.34 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 645,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,674.46/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.77

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