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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.10, 1,006.17 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.10, 1,006.17 and 397.52 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.10 : 1,006.17 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.10/1,006.17 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.10x = 1,006.17 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.10x = 399,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,972.70/729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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