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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.99, 1,214.08 and 548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.99, 1,214.08 and 548.15 is: 756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.99 : 1,214.08 = 548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.99/1,214.08 = 548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.99x = 1,214.08 × 548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.99x = 665,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,490.51/879.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.25

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