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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.59, 1,216.80 and 549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.59, 1,216.80 and 549.95 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.59 : 1,216.80 = 549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.59/1,216.80 = 549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.59x = 1,216.80 × 549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.59x = 669,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,181.57/881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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