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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.50, 1,215.23 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.50, 1,215.23 and 549.03 is: 757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.50 : 1,215.23 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.50/1,215.23 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.50x = 1,215.23 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.50x = 667,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,199.54/880.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.75

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