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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.38, 1,006.57 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.38, 1,006.57 and 397.82 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.38 : 1,006.57 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.38/1,006.57 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.38x = 1,006.57 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.38x = 400,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,436.69/729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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