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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.32, 1,217.70 and 697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.32, 1,217.70 and 697.02 is: 960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.32 : 1,217.70 = 697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.32/1,217.70 = 697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.32x = 1,217.70 × 697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.32x = 848,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,761.25/883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.88

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