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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,220.67 and 552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,220.67 and 552.97 is: 763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,220.67 = 552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,220.67 = 552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,220.67 × 552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 674,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,993.89/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.59

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