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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.89, 1,219.79 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.89, 1,219.79 and 534.38 is: 737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.89 : 1,219.79 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.89/1,219.79 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.89x = 1,219.79 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.89x = 651,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,826.62/883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.45

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