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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.36, 1,216.86 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.36, 1,216.86 and 550.28 is: 759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.36 : 1,216.86 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.36/1,216.86 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.36x = 1,216.86 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.36x = 669,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,613.72/881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.75

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