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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.37, 1,214.09 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.37, 1,214.09 and 548.28 is: 756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.37 : 1,214.09 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.37/1,214.09 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.37x = 1,214.09 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.37x = 665,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,661.27/879.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.98

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