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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.38, 1,239.83 and 549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.38, 1,239.83 and 549.13 is: 757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.38 : 1,239.83 = 549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.38/1,239.83 = 549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.38x = 1,239.83 × 549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.38x = 680,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,827.85/898.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.84

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