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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,218.54 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,218.54 and 551.20 is: 760.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,218.54 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,218.54 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,218.54 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 671,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,659.25/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.66

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