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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.32, 1,219.02 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.32, 1,219.02 and 551.76 is: 761.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.32 : 1,219.02 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.32/1,219.02 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.32x = 1,219.02 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.32x = 672,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,606.48/883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.45

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