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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,216.46 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,216.46 and 550.53 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,216.46 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,216.46 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,216.46 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 669,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,694.97/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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