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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,216.62 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,216.62 and 550.16 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,216.62 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,216.62 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,216.62 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 669,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,335.66/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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