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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.29, 1,218.72 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.29, 1,218.72 and 551.60 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.29 : 1,218.72 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.29/1,218.72 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.29x = 1,218.72 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.29x = 672,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,239.86/883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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