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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.43, 1,214.96 and 694.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.43, 1,214.96 and 694.61 is: 957.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.43 : 1,214.96 = 694.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.43/1,214.96 = 694.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.43x = 1,214.96 × 694.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.43x = 843,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,913.82/881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.44

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