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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,218.38 and 551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,218.38 and 551.35 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,218.38 = 551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,218.38 = 551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,218.38 × 551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 671,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,744.96/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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