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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.18, 1,217.37 and 696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.18, 1,217.37 and 696.36 is: 959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.18 : 1,217.37 = 696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.18/1,217.37 = 696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.18x = 1,217.37 × 696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.18x = 847,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,727.77/883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.86

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