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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,217.07 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,217.07 and 550.53 is: 759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,217.07 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,217.07 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,217.07 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 670,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,033.55/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.52

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