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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,219.83 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,219.83 and 534.54 is: 737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,219.83 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,219.83 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,219.83 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 652,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,047.93/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.63

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