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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.90, 1,240.32 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.90, 1,240.32 and 544.74 is: 751.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.90 : 1,240.32 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.90/1,240.32 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.90x = 1,240.32 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.90x = 675,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,651.92/898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.64

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