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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.39, 1,219.91 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.39, 1,219.91 and 697.55 is: 962.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.39 : 1,219.91 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.39/1,219.91 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.39x = 1,219.91 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.39x = 850,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,938.63/884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.18

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