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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.80, 1,238.56 and 603.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.80, 1,238.56 and 603.16 is: 832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.80 : 1,238.56 = 603.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.80/1,238.56 = 603.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.80x = 1,238.56 × 603.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.80x = 747,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,049.85/897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.09

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