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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,218.55 and 696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,218.55 and 696.10 is: 960.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,218.55 = 696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,218.55 = 696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,218.55 × 696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 848,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,232.66/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.42

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