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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,214.52 and 549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,214.52 and 549.16 is: 757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,214.52 = 549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,214.52 = 549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,214.52 × 549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 666,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,965.80/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.45

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