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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.57, 1,240.13 and 549.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.57, 1,240.13 and 549.25 is: 758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.57 : 1,240.13 = 549.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.57/1,240.13 = 549.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.57x = 1,240.13 × 549.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.57x = 681,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,141.40/898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.03

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