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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.34, 1,217.86 and 550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.34, 1,217.86 and 550.57 is: 759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.34 : 1,217.86 = 550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.34/1,217.86 = 550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.34x = 1,217.86 × 550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.34x = 670,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,511.78/882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.93

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