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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,216.37 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,216.37 and 550.52 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,216.37 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,216.37 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,216.37 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 669,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,627.18/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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