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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.97, 1,240.11 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.97, 1,240.11 and 604.53 is: 833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.97 : 1,240.11 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.97/1,240.11 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.97x = 1,240.11 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.97x = 749,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,683.70/898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.94

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