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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,215.99 and 695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,215.99 and 695.36 is: 958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,215.99 = 695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,215.99 = 695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,215.99 × 695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 845,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,550.81/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.48

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