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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.92, 1,215.64 and 695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.92, 1,215.64 and 695.11 is: 958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.92 : 1,215.64 = 695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.92/1,215.64 = 695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.92x = 1,215.64 × 695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.92x = 845,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,003.52/881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.14

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