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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,213.19 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,213.19 and 548.22 is: 755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,213.19 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,213.19 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,213.19 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 665,095.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,095.02/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.77

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