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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.55, 1,218.25 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.55, 1,218.25 and 551.06 is: 760.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.55 : 1,218.25 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.55/1,218.25 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.55x = 1,218.25 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.55x = 671,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,328.85/882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.67

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