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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,240.35 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,240.35 and 604.62 is: 834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,240.35 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,240.35 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,240.35 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 749,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,940.42/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.27

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