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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.52, 1,218.96 and 551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.52, 1,218.96 and 551.84 is: 761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.52 : 1,218.96 = 551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.52/1,218.96 = 551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.52x = 1,218.96 × 551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.52x = 672,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,670.89/883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.35

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