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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.39, 1,217.94 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.39, 1,217.94 and 550.62 is: 760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.39 : 1,217.94 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.39/1,217.94 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.39x = 1,217.94 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.39x = 670,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,615.49/882.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.00

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