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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.13, 1,216.53 and 550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.13, 1,216.53 and 550.05 is: 759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.13 : 1,216.53 = 550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.13/1,216.53 = 550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.13x = 1,216.53 × 550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.13x = 669,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,152.33/881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.43

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