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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.53, 1,217.07 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.53, 1,217.07 and 550.44 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.53 : 1,217.07 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.53/1,217.07 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.53x = 1,217.07 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.53x = 669,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,928.57/881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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