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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,219.06 and 551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,219.06 and 551.98 is: 761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,219.06 = 551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,219.06 = 551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,219.06 × 551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 672,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,896.74/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.99

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