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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,240.35 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,240.35 and 549.42 is: 758.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,240.35 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,240.35 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,240.35 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 681,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,473.10/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.36

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