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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.89, 1,219.80 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.89, 1,219.80 and 530.03 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.89 : 1,219.80 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.89/1,219.80 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.89x = 1,219.80 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.89x = 646,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,524.50/883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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