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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.33, 1,216.64 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.33, 1,216.64 and 550.24 is: 759.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.33 : 1,216.64 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.33/1,216.64 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.33x = 1,216.64 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.33x = 669,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,442.33/881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.59

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