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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.23, 1,217.88 and 550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.23, 1,217.88 and 550.87 is: 760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.23 : 1,217.88 = 550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.23/1,217.88 = 550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.23x = 1,217.88 × 550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.23x = 670,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,890.51/882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.45

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