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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,240.31 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,240.31 and 544.82 is: 751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,240.31 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,240.31 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,240.31 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 675,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,745.69/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.91

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