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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.92, 1,219.56 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.92, 1,219.56 and 534.72 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.92 : 1,219.56 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.92/1,219.56 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.92x = 1,219.56 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.92x = 652,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,123.12/883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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