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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.33, 1,218.39 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.33, 1,218.39 and 551.63 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.33 : 1,218.39 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.33/1,218.39 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.33x = 1,218.39 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.33x = 672,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,100.48/883.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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