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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.93, 1,217.30 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.93, 1,217.30 and 550.16 is: 759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.93 : 1,217.30 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.93/1,217.30 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.93x = 1,217.30 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.93x = 669,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,703.68/881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.36

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