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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.03, 1,217.64 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.03, 1,217.64 and 550.64 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.03 : 1,217.64 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.03/1,217.64 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.03x = 1,217.64 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.03x = 670,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,475.20/882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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