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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.24, 1,215.30 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.24, 1,215.30 and 548.80 is: 757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.24 : 1,215.30 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.24/1,215.30 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.24x = 1,215.30 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.24x = 666,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,956.64/880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.70

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