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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.94, 1,218.09 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.94, 1,218.09 and 551.50 is: 760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.94 : 1,218.09 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.94/1,218.09 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.94x = 1,218.09 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.94x = 671,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,776.64/882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.84

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