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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.90, 1,219.69 and 529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.90, 1,219.69 and 529.75 is: 731.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.90 : 1,219.69 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.90/1,219.69 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.90x = 1,219.69 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.90x = 646,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,130.78/883.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.00

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