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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,219.91 and 529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,219.91 and 529.85 is: 731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,219.91 = 529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,219.91 = 529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,219.91 × 529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 646,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,360.56/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.19

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