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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.03, 1,214.65 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.03, 1,214.65 and 548.56 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.03 : 1,214.65 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.03/1,214.65 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.03x = 1,214.65 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.03x = 666,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,310.61/880.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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