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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.78, 1,220.06 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.78, 1,220.06 and 552.39 is: 762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.78 : 1,220.06 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.78/1,220.06 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.78x = 1,220.06 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.78x = 673,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,946.18/883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.57

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