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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.64, 1,239.65 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.64, 1,239.65 and 603.40 is: 832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.64 : 1,239.65 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.64/1,239.65 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.64x = 1,239.65 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.64x = 748,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,006.68/898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.37

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