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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.27, 1,239.22 and 548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.27, 1,239.22 and 548.75 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.27 : 1,239.22 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.27/1,239.22 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.27x = 1,239.22 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.27x = 680,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,021.98/898.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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