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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,006 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,006 and 397.40 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,006 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,006 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,006 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 399,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,784.40/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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