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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,218.08 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,218.08 and 550.80 is: 760.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,218.08 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,218.08 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,218.08 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 670,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,918.46/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.47

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