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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,218.83 and 551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,218.83 and 551.74 is: 761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,218.83 = 551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,218.83 = 551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,218.83 × 551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 672,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,477.26/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.21

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