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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.03, 1,219.02 and 551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.03, 1,219.02 and 551.64 is: 761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.03 : 1,219.02 = 551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.03/1,219.02 = 551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.03x = 1,219.02 × 551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.03x = 672,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,460.19/883.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.54

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