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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.56, 1,239 and 603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.56, 1,239 and 603.38 is: 832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.56 : 1,239 = 603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.56/1,239 = 603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.56x = 1,239 × 603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.56x = 747,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,587.82/897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.91

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