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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,238.78 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,238.78 and 548.97 is: 757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,238.78 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,238.78 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,238.78 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 680,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,050.31/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.20

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