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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.29, 1,218.93 and 551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.29, 1,218.93 and 551.72 is: 761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.29 : 1,218.93 = 551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.29/1,218.93 = 551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.29x = 1,218.93 × 551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.29x = 672,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,501.96/883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.36

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