Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,006 and 397.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,006 and 397.41 is: 548.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728.97 : 1,006 = 397.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728.97/1,006 = 397.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728.97x = 1,006 × 397.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728.97x = 399,794.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,794.46/728.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.44
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