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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.14, 1,239 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.14, 1,239 and 603.84 is: 833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.14 : 1,239 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.14/1,239 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.14x = 1,239 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.14x = 748,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,157.76/898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.01

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