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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,240.29 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,240.29 and 603.62 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,240.29 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,240.29 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,240.29 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 748,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,663.85/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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