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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,006.27 and 397.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,006.27 and 397.61 is: 548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,006.27 = 397.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,006.27 = 397.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,006.27 × 397.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 400,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,104.14/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.70

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