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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,239.75 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,239.75 and 549 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,239.75 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,239.75 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,239.75 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 680,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,622.75/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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