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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.19, 1,215.48 and 694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.19, 1,215.48 and 694.62 is: 958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.19 : 1,215.48 = 694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.19/1,215.48 = 694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.19x = 1,215.48 × 694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.19x = 844,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,296.72/881.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.13

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