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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,240.08 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,240.08 and 549.08 is: 758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,240.08 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,240.08 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,240.08 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 680,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,903.13/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.11

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