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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,219.37 and 551.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,219.37 and 551.89 is: 761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,219.37 = 551.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,219.37 = 551.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,219.37 × 551.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 672,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,955.35/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.88

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