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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,009.92 and 649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,009.92 and 649.30 is: 895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,009.92 = 649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,009.92 = 649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,009.92 × 649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 655,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,741.06/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.70

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