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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.77, 1,218.38 and 551.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.77, 1,218.38 and 551.41 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.77 : 1,218.38 = 551.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.77/1,218.38 = 551.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.77x = 1,218.38 × 551.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.77x = 671,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,821.11/882.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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