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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.42, 1,239.39 and 618.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.42, 1,239.39 and 618.39 is: 854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.42 : 1,239.39 = 618.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.42/1,239.39 = 618.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.42x = 1,239.39 × 618.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.42x = 766,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,426.38/897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.03

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