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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.03, 1,216.55 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.03, 1,216.55 and 550.01 is: 759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.03 : 1,216.55 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.03/1,216.55 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.03x = 1,216.55 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.03x = 669,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,114.67/881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.47

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