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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.70, 1,217.55 and 696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.70, 1,217.55 and 696.13 is: 960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.70 : 1,217.55 = 696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.70/1,217.55 = 696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.70x = 1,217.55 × 696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.70x = 847,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,570.04/882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.20

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