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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,216.97 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,216.97 and 550.40 is: 759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,216.97 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,216.97 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,216.97 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 669,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,816.61/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.35

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