Sure thing, let's get straight to it. We start with 898 and we're going to multiply it by 5, which means adding 898 to itself 5 times.
Step 1: 0 + 898 = 898
Step 2: 898 + 898 = 1796
Step 3: 1796 + 898 = 2694
Step 4: 2694 + 898 = 3592
Step 5: 3592 + 898 = 4490

So, 898*5 = 4490