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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.13, 998.50 and 649.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.13, 998.50 and 649.27 is: 894.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.13 : 998.50 = 649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.13/998.50 = 649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.13x = 998.50 × 649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.13x = 648,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,293.15/725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.04

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