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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.85, 1,219.11 and 551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.85, 1,219.11 and 551.84 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.85 : 1,219.11 = 551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.85/1,219.11 = 551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.85x = 1,219.11 × 551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.85x = 672,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,760.03/882.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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