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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.78, 1,215.40 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.78, 1,215.40 and 548.96 is: 757.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.78 : 1,215.40 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.78/1,215.40 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.78x = 1,215.40 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.78x = 667,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,205.98/880.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.52

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