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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.88, 1,217.84 and 696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.88, 1,217.84 and 696.04 is: 960.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.88 : 1,217.84 = 696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.88/1,217.84 = 696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.88x = 1,217.84 × 696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.88x = 847,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,665.35/882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.11

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