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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.71, 1,219.66 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.71, 1,219.66 and 551.88 is: 761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.71 : 1,219.66 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.71/1,219.66 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.71x = 1,219.66 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.71x = 673,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,104.58/883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.68

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