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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.07, 1,216.30 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.07, 1,216.30 and 549.99 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.07 : 1,216.30 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.07/1,216.30 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.07x = 1,216.30 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.07x = 668,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,946.76/881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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