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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,240.29 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,240.29 and 549.63 is: 758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,240.29 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,240.29 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,240.29 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 681,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,700.59/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.85

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