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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.35, 1,006.47 and 397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.35, 1,006.47 and 397.77 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.35 : 1,006.47 = 397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.35/1,006.47 = 397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.35x = 1,006.47 × 397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.35x = 400,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,343.57/729.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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