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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.23, 1,216.11 and 549.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.23, 1,216.11 and 549.49 is: 758.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.23 : 1,216.11 = 549.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.23/1,216.11 = 549.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.23x = 1,216.11 × 549.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.23x = 668,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,240.28/881.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.30

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