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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.76, 1,216.92 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.76, 1,216.92 and 551.04 is: 759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.76 : 1,216.92 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.76/1,216.92 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.76x = 1,216.92 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.76x = 670,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,571.60/882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.63

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