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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.63, 1,219.52 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.63, 1,219.52 and 534.32 is: 737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.63 : 1,219.52 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.63/1,219.52 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.63x = 1,219.52 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.63x = 651,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,605.16/883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.42

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