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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.21, 1,217.69 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.21, 1,217.69 and 550.44 is: 759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.21 : 1,217.69 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.21/1,217.69 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.21x = 1,217.69 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.21x = 670,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,264.60/882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.76

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