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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.25, 1,239.63 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.25, 1,239.63 and 548.96 is: 757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.25 : 1,239.63 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.25/1,239.63 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.25x = 1,239.63 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.25x = 680,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,507.28/898.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.59

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