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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,240.62 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,240.62 and 549.81 is: 758.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,240.62 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,240.62 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,240.62 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 682,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,105.28/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.88

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