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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,217.28 and 550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,217.28 and 550.58 is: 759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,217.28 = 550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,217.28 = 550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,217.28 × 550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 670,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,210.02/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.91

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