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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,219.38 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,219.38 and 551.88 is: 761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,219.38 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,219.38 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,219.38 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 672,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,951.43/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.58

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