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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.92, 1,214.24 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.92, 1,214.24 and 548.40 is: 756.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.92 : 1,214.24 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.92/1,214.24 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.92x = 1,214.24 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.92x = 665,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,889.22/879.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.76

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