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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,238.28 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,238.28 and 603.12 is: 832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,238.28 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,238.28 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,238.28 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 746,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,831.43/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.37

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