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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.67, 1,218.85 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.67, 1,218.85 and 551.66 is: 761.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.67 : 1,218.85 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.67/1,218.85 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.67x = 1,218.85 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.67x = 672,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,388.71/882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.77

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