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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,219.18 and 551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,219.18 and 551.99 is: 761.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,219.18 = 551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,219.18 = 551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,219.18 × 551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 672,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,972.41/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.71

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