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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,242.63 and 605.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,242.63 and 605.61 is: 837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,242.63 = 605.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,242.63 = 605.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,242.63 × 605.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 752,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,549.15/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.25

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