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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.74, 1,239.54 and 548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.74, 1,239.54 and 548.90 is: 757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.74 : 1,239.54 = 548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.74/1,239.54 = 548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.74x = 1,239.54 × 548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.74x = 680,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,383.51/897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.88

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