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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.61, 1,216.11 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.61, 1,216.11 and 545.64 is: 752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.61 : 1,216.11 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.61/1,216.11 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.61x = 1,216.11 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.61x = 663,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,558.57/881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.67

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