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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.63, 1,239.66 and 618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.63, 1,239.66 and 618.58 is: 854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.63 : 1,239.66 = 618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.63/1,239.66 = 618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.63x = 1,239.66 × 618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.63x = 766,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,828.88/897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.28

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