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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,240.07 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,240.07 and 549.75 is: 758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,240.07 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,240.07 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,240.07 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 681,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,724.95/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.43

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