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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,218.15 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,218.15 and 550.86 is: 760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,218.15 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,218.15 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,218.15 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 671,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,030.11/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.21

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