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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,220.09 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,220.09 and 534.87 is: 738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,220.09 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,220.09 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,220.09 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 652,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,586.86/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.24

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