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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.20, 1,219.23 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.20, 1,219.23 and 552.11 is: 762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.20 : 1,219.23 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.20/1,219.23 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.20x = 1,219.23 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.20x = 673,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,147.55/883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.17

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