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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.90, 1,216.38 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.90, 1,216.38 and 549.86 is: 758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.90 : 1,216.38 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.90/1,216.38 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.90x = 1,216.38 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.90x = 668,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,838.71/881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.41

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