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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.58, 1,216.23 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.58, 1,216.23 and 550.23 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.58 : 1,216.23 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.58/1,216.23 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.58x = 1,216.23 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.58x = 669,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,206.23/881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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