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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,240.48 and 603.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,240.48 and 603.78 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,240.48 = 603.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,240.48 = 603.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,240.48 × 603.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 748,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,977.01/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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