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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.15, 1,214.69 and 694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.15, 1,214.69 and 694.27 is: 957.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.15 : 1,214.69 = 694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.15/1,214.69 = 694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.15x = 1,214.69 × 694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.15x = 843,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,320.87/881.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.07

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