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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.79, 1,216.65 and 550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.79, 1,216.65 and 550.09 is: 758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.79 : 1,216.65 = 550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.79/1,216.65 = 550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.79x = 1,216.65 × 550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.79x = 669,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,270.58/881.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.99

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