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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.84, 1,219.86 and 534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.84, 1,219.86 and 534.52 is: 737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.84 : 1,219.86 = 534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.84/1,219.86 = 534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.84x = 1,219.86 × 534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.84x = 652,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,039.57/883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.73

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