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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.63, 1,215.03 and 549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.63, 1,215.03 and 549.07 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.63 : 1,215.03 = 549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.63/1,215.03 = 549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.63x = 1,215.03 × 549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.63x = 667,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,136.52/880.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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