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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.38, 1,217.75 and 697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.38, 1,217.75 and 697.80 is: 960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.38 : 1,217.75 = 697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.38/1,217.75 = 697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.38x = 1,217.75 × 697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.38x = 849,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,746.30/884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.84

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