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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.18, 1,213.89 and 548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.18, 1,213.89 and 548.26 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.18 : 1,213.89 = 548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.18/1,213.89 = 548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.18x = 1,213.89 × 548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.18x = 665,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,527.33/880.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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