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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.80, 1,229.82 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.80, 1,229.82 and 695.24 is: 958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.80 : 1,229.82 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.80/1,229.82 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.80x = 1,229.82 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.80x = 855,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,020.06/891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.76

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