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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.58, 1,218.99 and 552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.58, 1,218.99 and 552.23 is: 761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.58 : 1,218.99 = 552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.58/1,218.99 = 552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.58x = 1,218.99 × 552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.58x = 673,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,162.85/883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.86

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