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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.67, 1,219.48 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.67, 1,219.48 and 529.80 is: 731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.67 : 1,219.48 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.67/1,219.48 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.67x = 1,219.48 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.67x = 646,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,074.61/883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.13

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