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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,006.36 and 397.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,006.36 and 397.69 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,006.36 = 397.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,006.36 = 397.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,006.36 × 397.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 400,219.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,219.31/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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