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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,006.79 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,006.79 and 397.98 is: 549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,006.79 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,006.79 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,006.79 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 400,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,682.28/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.21

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