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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,006.46 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,006.46 and 397.74 is: 548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,006.46 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,006.46 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,006.46 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 400,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,309.40/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.90

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