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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.03, 1,214.97 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.03, 1,214.97 and 548.91 is: 757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.03 : 1,214.97 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.03/1,214.97 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.03x = 1,214.97 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.03x = 666,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,907.12/880.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.82

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