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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.93, 1,219.62 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.93, 1,219.62 and 534.61 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.93 : 1,219.62 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.93/1,219.62 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.93x = 1,219.62 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.93x = 652,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,021.05/883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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