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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.03, 1,216.76 and 550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.03, 1,216.76 and 550.71 is: 759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.03 : 1,216.76 = 550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.03/1,216.76 = 550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.03x = 1,216.76 × 550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.03x = 670,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,079.15/882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.70

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