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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.45, 1,215.09 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.45, 1,215.09 and 548.92 is: 757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.45 : 1,215.09 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.45/1,215.09 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.45x = 1,215.09 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.45x = 666,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,987.20/880.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.55

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