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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.94, 1,240.10 and 618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.94, 1,240.10 and 618.90 is: 854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.94 : 1,240.10 = 618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.94/1,240.10 = 618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.94x = 1,240.10 × 618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.94x = 767,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,497.89/897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.73

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