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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,218.10 and 551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,218.10 and 551.72 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,218.10 = 551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,218.10 = 551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,218.10 × 551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 672,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,050.13/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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