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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,215.48 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,215.48 and 548.84 is: 757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,215.48 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,215.48 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,215.48 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 667,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,104.04/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.78

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