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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.29, 1,006.45 and 397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.29, 1,006.45 and 397.76 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.29 : 1,006.45 = 397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.29/1,006.45 = 397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.29x = 1,006.45 × 397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.29x = 400,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,319.53/729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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