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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,240.08 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,240.08 and 549.24 is: 757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,240.08 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,240.08 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,240.08 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 681,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,101.54/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.99

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