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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.82, 1,218.71 and 551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.82, 1,218.71 and 551.73 is: 761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.82 : 1,218.71 = 551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.82/1,218.71 = 551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.82x = 1,218.71 × 551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.82x = 672,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,404.82/882.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.65

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