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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.08, 1,006.15 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.08, 1,006.15 and 397.49 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.08 : 1,006.15 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.08/1,006.15 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.08x = 1,006.15 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.08x = 399,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,934.56/729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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