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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.55, 1,221.90 and 690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.55, 1,221.90 and 690.60 is: 953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.55 : 1,221.90 = 690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.55/1,221.90 = 690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.55x = 1,221.90 × 690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.55x = 843,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,844.14/884.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.98

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