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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.93, 1,218.40 and 697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.93, 1,218.40 and 697.11 is: 960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.93 : 1,218.40 = 697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.93/1,218.40 = 697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.93x = 1,218.40 × 697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.93x = 849,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,358.82/883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.89

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