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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,214.73 and 548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,214.73 and 548.27 is: 756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,214.73 = 548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,214.73 = 548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,214.73 × 548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 666,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,000.02/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.78

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