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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.13, 1,006.18 and 397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.13, 1,006.18 and 397.57 is: 548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.13 : 1,006.18 = 397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.13/1,006.18 = 397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.13x = 1,006.18 × 397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.13x = 400,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,026.98/729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.64

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