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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,239.94 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,239.94 and 549.52 is: 758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,239.94 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,239.94 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,239.94 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 681,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,371.83/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.16

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