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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.63, 1,215.50 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.63, 1,215.50 and 549.48 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.63 : 1,215.50 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.63/1,215.50 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.63x = 1,215.50 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.63x = 667,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,892.94/881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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