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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.05, 1,006.09 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.05, 1,006.09 and 397.48 is: 548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.05 : 1,006.09 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.05/1,006.09 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.05x = 1,006.09 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.05x = 399,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,898.26/729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.52

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