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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.68, 1,216.69 and 695.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.68, 1,216.69 and 695.87 is: 959.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.68 : 1,216.69 = 695.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.68/1,216.69 = 695.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.68x = 1,216.69 × 695.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.68x = 846,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,658.07/882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.19

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