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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,218.16 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,218.16 and 550.96 is: 760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,218.16 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,218.16 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,218.16 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 671,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,157.43/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.28

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