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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,218.40 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,218.40 and 551.70 is: 761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,218.40 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,218.40 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,218.40 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 672,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,191.28/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.09

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