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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,239.22 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,239.22 and 548.76 is: 757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,239.22 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,239.22 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,239.22 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 680,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,034.37/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.06

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