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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.61, 1,240.21 and 544.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.61, 1,240.21 and 544.57 is: 751.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.61 : 1,240.21 = 544.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.61/1,240.21 = 544.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.61x = 1,240.21 × 544.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.61x = 675,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,381.16/898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.58

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