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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.42, 1,217.49 and 695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.42, 1,217.49 and 695.33 is: 959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.42 : 1,217.49 = 695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.42/1,217.49 = 695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.42x = 1,217.49 × 695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.42x = 846,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,551.23/882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.36

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