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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,217.61 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,217.61 and 550.88 is: 760.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,217.61 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,217.61 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,217.61 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 670,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,757.00/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.17

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