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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.43, 1,214.97 and 694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.43, 1,214.97 and 694.62 is: 957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.43 : 1,214.97 = 694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.43/1,214.97 = 694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.43x = 1,214.97 × 694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.43x = 843,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,942.46/881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.47

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