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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.72, 1,219.53 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.72, 1,219.53 and 529.71 is: 731.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.72 : 1,219.53 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.72/1,219.53 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.72x = 1,219.53 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.72x = 645,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,997.24/883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.00

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