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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.82, 1,240.47 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.82, 1,240.47 and 549.51 is: 758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.82 : 1,240.47 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.82/1,240.47 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.82x = 1,240.47 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.82x = 681,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,650.67/898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.39

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