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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.68, 1,219.60 and 697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.68, 1,219.60 and 697.36 is: 961.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.68 : 1,219.60 = 697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.68/1,219.60 = 697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.68x = 1,219.60 × 697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.68x = 850,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,500.26/884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.36

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