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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,238.65 and 603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,238.65 and 603.63 is: 832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,238.65 = 603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,238.65 = 603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,238.65 × 603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 747,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,686.30/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.65

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