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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,239.18 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,239.18 and 603.40 is: 833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,239.18 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,239.18 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,239.18 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 747,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,721.21/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.01

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