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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,240.25 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,240.25 and 544.95 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,240.25 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,240.25 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,240.25 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 675,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,871.51/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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