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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.90, 1,214 and 548.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.90, 1,214 and 548.06 is: 756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.90 : 1,214 = 548.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.90/1,214 = 548.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.90x = 1,214 × 548.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.90x = 665,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,344.84/879.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.16

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