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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,088.92 and 649.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,088.92 and 649.54 is: 973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,088.92 = 649.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,088.92 = 649.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,088.92 × 649.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 707,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,297.10/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.03

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