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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.75, 1,216.42 and 549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.75, 1,216.42 and 549.59 is: 758.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.75 : 1,216.42 = 549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.75/1,216.42 = 549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.75x = 1,216.42 × 549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.75x = 668,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,524.81/881.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.18

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