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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.26, 1,213.50 and 693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.26, 1,213.50 and 693 is: 955.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.26 : 1,213.50 = 693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.26/1,213.50 = 693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.26x = 1,213.50 × 693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.26x = 840,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,955.50/880.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.35

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