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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.31, 1,239.50 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.31, 1,239.50 and 544.14 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.31 : 1,239.50 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.31/1,239.50 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.31x = 1,239.50 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.31x = 674,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,461.53/898.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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