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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.39, 1,090.77 and 649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.39, 1,090.77 and 649.75 is: 970.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.39 : 1,090.77 = 649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.39/1,090.77 = 649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.39x = 1,090.77 × 649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.39x = 708,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,727.81/730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.34

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