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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.39, 1,239.78 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.39, 1,239.78 and 549.28 is: 758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.39 : 1,239.78 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.39/1,239.78 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.39x = 1,239.78 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.39x = 680,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,986.36/898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.01

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