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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,214.11 and 693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,214.11 and 693.63 is: 956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,214.11 = 693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,214.11 = 693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,214.11 × 693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 842,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,133.58/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.76

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