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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,217.93 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,217.93 and 551.50 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,217.93 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,217.93 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,217.93 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 671,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,691.30/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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