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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,240.54 and 544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,240.54 and 544.89 is: 751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,240.54 = 544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,240.54 = 544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,240.54 × 544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 675,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,957.84/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.92

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