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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,216.02 and 549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,216.02 and 549.55 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.10 : 1,216.02 = 549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.10/1,216.02 = 549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.10x = 1,216.02 × 549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.10x = 668,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,263.79/881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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