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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,216.71 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,216.71 and 550.50 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,216.71 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,216.71 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,216.71 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 669,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,798.86/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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