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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,217.84 and 551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,217.84 and 551.61 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,217.84 = 551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,217.84 = 551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,217.84 × 551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 671,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,769.96/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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