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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.47, 1,006.64 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.47, 1,006.64 and 397.89 is: 549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.47 : 1,006.64 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.47/1,006.64 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.47x = 1,006.64 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.47x = 400,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,531.99/729.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.07

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