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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.28, 1,217.70 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.28, 1,217.70 and 550.60 is: 759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.28 : 1,217.70 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.28/1,217.70 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.28x = 1,217.70 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.28x = 670,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,465.62/882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.92

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