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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.61, 1,240.10 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.61, 1,240.10 and 544.59 is: 751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.61 : 1,240.10 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.61/1,240.10 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.61x = 1,240.10 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.61x = 675,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,346.06/898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.55

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