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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,218.59 and 551.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,218.59 and 551.47 is: 761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,218.59 = 551.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,218.59 = 551.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,218.59 × 551.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 672,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,017.48/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.51

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