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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.51, 1,006.73 and 397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.51, 1,006.73 and 397.94 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.51 : 1,006.73 = 397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.51/1,006.73 = 397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.51x = 1,006.73 × 397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.51x = 400,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,622.39/729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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