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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.96, 1,219.98 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.96, 1,219.98 and 534.68 is: 737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.96 : 1,219.98 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.96/1,219.98 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.96x = 1,219.98 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.96x = 652,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,298.91/883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.93

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