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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.61, 1,214.07 and 548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.61, 1,214.07 and 548.29 is: 756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.61 : 1,214.07 = 548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.61/1,214.07 = 548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.61x = 1,214.07 × 548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.61x = 665,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,662.44/879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.77

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