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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.05, 1,218.95 and 551.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.05, 1,218.95 and 551.57 is: 761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.05 : 1,218.95 = 551.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.05/1,218.95 = 551.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.05x = 1,218.95 × 551.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.05x = 672,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,327.40/883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.37

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