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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,240.02 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,240.02 and 549.24 is: 757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,240.02 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,240.02 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,240.02 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 681,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,068.58/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.90

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