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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,240.22 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,240.22 and 549.40 is: 758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,240.22 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,240.22 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,240.22 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 681,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,375.14/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.17

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