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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.70, 1,219.15 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.70, 1,219.15 and 529.64 is: 730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.70 : 1,219.15 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.70/1,219.15 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.70x = 1,219.15 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.70x = 645,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,709.74/883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.69

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