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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,006.24 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,006.24 and 397.59 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,006.24 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,006.24 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,006.24 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 400,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,070.96/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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