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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.74, 1,218.75 and 551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.74, 1,218.75 and 551.30 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.74 : 1,218.75 = 551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.74/1,218.75 = 551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.74x = 1,218.75 × 551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.74x = 671,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,896.88/882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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