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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.84, 1,094.94 and 649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.84, 1,094.94 and 649.20 is: 973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.84 : 1,094.94 = 649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.84/1,094.94 = 649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.84x = 1,094.94 × 649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.84x = 710,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,835.05/729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.96

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