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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,238.76 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,238.76 and 603.11 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,238.76 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,238.76 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,238.76 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 747,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,111.64/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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