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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,216.04 and 549.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,216.04 and 549.73 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,216.04 = 549.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,216.04 = 549.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,216.04 × 549.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 668,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,493.67/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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