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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.45, 1,218.81 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.45, 1,218.81 and 551.53 is: 760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.45 : 1,218.81 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.45/1,218.81 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.45x = 1,218.81 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.45x = 672,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,210.28/883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.89

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