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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,090.02 and 649.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,090.02 and 649.25 is: 969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,090.02 = 649.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,090.02 = 649.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,090.02 × 649.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 707,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,697.11/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.59

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