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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.51, 1,239.96 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.51, 1,239.96 and 544.42 is: 751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.51 : 1,239.96 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.51/1,239.96 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.51x = 1,239.96 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.51x = 675,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,064.16/898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.31

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