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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.88, 1,213.92 and 548.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.88, 1,213.92 and 548.18 is: 756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.88 : 1,213.92 = 548.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.88/1,213.92 = 548.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.88x = 1,213.92 × 548.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.88x = 665,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,446.67/879.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.29

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