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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.85, 1,216 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.85, 1,216 and 550.16 is: 758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.85 : 1,216 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.85/1,216 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.85x = 1,216 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.85x = 668,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,994.56/881.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.63

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