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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,239.75 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,239.75 and 544.59 is: 751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,239.75 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,239.75 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,239.75 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 675,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,155.45/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.30

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