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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.34, 1,218.62 and 551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.34, 1,218.62 and 551.18 is: 760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.34 : 1,218.62 = 551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.34/1,218.62 = 551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.34x = 1,218.62 × 551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.34x = 671,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,679.26/883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.39

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