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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,091.52 and 650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,091.52 and 650.25 is: 971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,091.52 = 650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,091.52 = 650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,091.52 × 650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 709,757.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,757.63/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.09

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