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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.79, 1,218.03 and 551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.79, 1,218.03 and 551.09 is: 760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.79 : 1,218.03 = 551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.79/1,218.03 = 551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.79x = 1,218.03 × 551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.79x = 671,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,244.15/882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.37

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