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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.95, 1,217.22 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.95, 1,217.22 and 546.04 is: 753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.95 : 1,217.22 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.95/1,217.22 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.95x = 1,217.22 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.95x = 664,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,650.81/881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.62

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