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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.64, 1,219.20 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.64, 1,219.20 and 534.26 is: 737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.64 : 1,219.20 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.64/1,219.20 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.64x = 1,219.20 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.64x = 651,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,369.79/883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.14

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