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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,218.03 and 551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,218.03 and 551.30 is: 760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,218.03 = 551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,218.03 = 551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,218.03 × 551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 671,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,493.85/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.31

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