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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.61, 1,217.75 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.61, 1,217.75 and 695.52 is: 959.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.61 : 1,217.75 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.61/1,217.75 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.61x = 1,217.75 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.61x = 846,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,959.91/882.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.61

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