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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.26, 1,216.72 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.26, 1,216.72 and 550.72 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.26 : 1,216.72 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.26/1,216.72 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.26x = 1,216.72 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.26x = 670,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,067.40/882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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