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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.13, 1,006.20 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.13, 1,006.20 and 397.55 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.13 : 1,006.20 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.13/1,006.20 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.13x = 1,006.20 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.13x = 400,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,016.30/729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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