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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.67, 1,213.99 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.67, 1,213.99 and 693.36 is: 955.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.67 : 1,213.99 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.67/1,213.99 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.67x = 1,213.99 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.67x = 841,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,730.37/880.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.78

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