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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.56, 1,217.25 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.56, 1,217.25 and 550.37 is: 759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.56 : 1,217.25 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.56/1,217.25 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.56x = 1,217.25 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.56x = 669,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,931.80/882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.08

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