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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.67, 1,213.92 and 693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.67, 1,213.92 and 693.86 is: 956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.67 : 1,213.92 = 693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.67/1,213.92 = 693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.67x = 1,213.92 × 693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.67x = 842,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,284.46/880.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.41

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