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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.80, 1,215.54 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.80, 1,215.54 and 549.06 is: 757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.80 : 1,215.54 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.80/1,215.54 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.80x = 1,215.54 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.80x = 667,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,404.39/880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.73

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