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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.57, 1,215.77 and 550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.57, 1,215.77 and 550.03 is: 758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.57 : 1,215.77 = 550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.57/1,215.77 = 550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.57x = 1,215.77 × 550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.57x = 668,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,709.97/881.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.54

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