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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,219.45 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,219.45 and 534.45 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,219.45 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,219.45 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,219.45 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 651,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,735.05/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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